Dak Prescott or Drake Maye?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Dak Prescott | Drake Maye | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 2 rank Drake Maye ahead | QB7#5–#8edge | QB10#3–#14 |
| Week 5 | QB3#2–#6edge | QB7#5–#9 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 20.1edge | 19.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #63 overalledge | 11 #79 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +14 ranks · +223 val | -43 ranks · -1079 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 93% |
| Bye | 14 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Dak Prescott or Drake Maye?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB3 (range #2–#6) and Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 20.1 vs 19.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Drake Maye?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB7 (range #5–#8) vs Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Drake Maye?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #63 overall and Drake Maye #79, so Dak Prescott carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.